Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - 31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - 31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950

Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950), popularly known as Sardar Patel, was an Indian politician. He served as the First Deputy Prime Minister of India.

Where is the tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel? 

 It is built as a memorial to the 'Iron Man of India' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 'The Statue of Unity' is 182-feet high and is built on the river island called Sadhu Bet near Vadodara. 

What are the achievements of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?

 Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel was the social leader who played a prominent role in the freedom struggle of India. To date, he is remembered as the most successful home minister of India. In 1991, he was officially awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, posthumously.

 Is Statue of Unity earthquake resistant?

 The statue stands 182 meters high, making it the tallest monument in the world. The Statue of Unity is at Sadhu Bet Island. A 12 km square lake will create an atmosphere of equality and diversity. It has been designed to withstand wind of the velocity of 60 meters/second and is also claimed to be earthquake resistant. 

Which was the tallest statue before the Statue of Unity? 

 The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue at 182 meters (597 ft). It rises 54 meters (177 ft) higher than the previous record-holder, the Spring Temple Buddha in China's Henan province.